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Tennessee

SUNucate

Current Status: Not Enacted

Current Law

No SUNucate legislation has been enacted.

Comparison to SUNucate

Tennessee has not adopted the major components of the SUNucate model legislation. The state remains an opportunity state for comprehensive school and youth camp sunscreen access protections.

Opportunities for Improvement

Adopt the full SUNucate model, including student possession and self-application of sunscreen; staff assistance with parental permission; youth camp protections; sun-protective clothing; hats and sunglasses; sun-safe education; and a sunscreen sales-tax exemption.

Legislative History

No formal bills

Sources

No enacted statute identified

Medical Spa Safety Act

Current Law

Tennessee does not have a comprehensive medical spa law. Tennessee law states that a medical spa is defined as any entity which offers or performs cosmetic medical services, excluding a physician's office. Medical spas must register with the Board of Medical Examiners. The medical director must be a licensed physician. A medical spa must display the name and license of the medical director or supervising physician.

Opportunities for Improvement

Tennessee would benefit from enacting the Medical Spa Safety Act, which would explicitly regulate medical spas, prevent conflicting Board opinions, and reduce confusion for patients and practitioners.

Sources

Tennessee Rules and Regulations 0880-02-.24

Tennessee Code § 63-1-153

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